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08/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Plastic recycling is a SCAM: Recycled plastics are more TOXIC than new ones
Recycled plastics might sound like an eco-friendly choice, but they can be more toxic than new plastics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has faced criticism for its approval process for using recycled plastics in food packaging, which many believe is too lenient and puts consumers at risk. Since 1990, the FDA has approved over […]
04/18/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Plastic bags four times better for environment than “green” paper bag alternatives, study finds
If environmentalists were truly concerned about saving the planet from carbon dioxide (CO2) and other “greenhouse gases,” they would immediately bring back plastic bags, which are now banned in many left-wing cities for being too “polluting.” New research published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveals that in 15 out of 16 applications of […]
03/05/2024
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By Zoey Sky
The plastics industry knew RECYCLING WOULDN’T WORK, and now plastic waste is POISONING the planet
The plastics industry has known for decades that recycling is not a viable long-term solution to the problem of plastic waste. Now, the planet is being poisoned by plastic pollution. For decades, Americans were told that recycling old bottles and food containers could help save the environment from plastic waste. But regardless of the insistent claim that recycling […]
02/19/2024
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By Zoey Sky
After admitting FAILURE of 2014 plastic bag ban, California legislators now want to ban all kinds of plastic shopping bags by 2026
California legislators recently introduced a bill that seeks to ban the use of all kinds of plastic shopping bags by 2026. While California already has restrictions on thin single-use plastic bags at stores, Senate Bill 1053 seeks to eliminate the use of thicker plastic bags that are usually marketed as reusable and recyclable. Buyers can purchase […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: New Jersey’s plastic consumption nearly TRIPLED following plastic bag ban
A new study reveals that the use of plastic in New Jersey has increased from 53 million pounds to 151 million pounds since it implemented the plastic bag ban in May 2022. The study, conducted by market research firm Fredonia Group on Jan. 9, found that the “plastic bag ban” not only failed to curb plastic usage […]
12/13/2023
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By Cassie B.
Study links tiny pieces of plastic in the environment to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
It is no secret that the plastics in our environment are making us ill, but recent research demonstrates the power of a specific type of plastic to destroy our brains and cause diseases such as Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia. The study was carried out by scientists from Duke University and published in the journal […]
11/28/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Another “green” FAIL: Recycled plastic found to be environmentally UNFRIENDLY and saturated with toxic chemicals
Most people now seem to realize that plastic containers for food and beverages are not exactly the best material to use due to leaching, but what about recycled plastic containers? It turns out that those are even worse. As many as 13,000 different chemicals have been identified in the manufacture of plastics. And since the […]
09/05/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Microplastics accumulate in the brain and cause behavioral changes associated with dementia
Plastics, especially microplastics, are some of the most common pollutants on Earth. They can be found in the air, in water systems and even in food chains worldwide. The prevalence of microplastics in the environment is well documented, along with their negative impacts on marine life. However, only a handful of studies have examined their potential […]
06/27/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Report reveals recycling plastic releases toxic “chemical cocktail” into the environment
Recycling plastic waste and other recyclable materials is often considered good for the environment. However, a shocking report from Greenpeace and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) revealed that plastics contain toxic chemicals that can enter products and interact to create new harmful substances during the recycling process. The report comes as negotiators from over […]
05/10/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Recycling plastic turns out to be WORSE for the environment than just throwing it away… recycling SPREADS microplastics pollution
For several decades now, we have been told that recycling plastic is much better for the environment than simply trashing it – but is that actually true? New research published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances casts a shadow of doubt on the merits of plastic recycling, which appear to be massively overblown and […]
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